Vader Fans, so this went and happened..
Haven’t done a comprehensive writeup for a long while since more of the recent posts have been Glam-SPAMMED Pic Galleries. This will still contain the latter, so here goes..
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The Saberforge MPP MK1 Dual Crystal Reveal.
MK1, (ANH setup) since the shorter grips and clamp lever with no exposed wires were its features of difference
(and because I have a MPP already in ESB setup).
Initial out-of-box impressions weren’t filled with too much excitement.
As Vader Hilts go, it’s an acceptable alternative.
The anodised body parts are consistent over the entire hilt body and are of the semi-gloss finished version. (Having had ASP parts in all black before, I’ve seen the matte black version too and sometimes a mixture of both contrasting against each other).
The chromed parts on this are virtually flawless and are quite well executed. High polish mirrored finish that compliments nicely and aids to the appeal for effective aesthetics.
The nasal ring greeblie on the topside of the emitter is probably the only oddly used finish. It’s media blasted (you know, that frosty, sparkly finish commonly used on parts like say the Katano shroud) not my favourite and just sticks out against the other chromed or anodised surfaces.
ASP Blade Plug 4 makes a comeback here that’s reasonably complimented with the detailing of the blade holder.
The clamp card/bubble strip and the switch box (pencil sharpener) is lacking in any great detail. Edges are squared and the corners meet to a point, enough to make general handling uncomfortable. Not much to look at either. Just kinda plain. A big improvement to say the line of circles on the Redeemer V2’s clamp card but within itself… still falls short as a plastic part of no great substance or detail.
The lower grip body. Shall elaborate more on this a little later. Basic accessibility sees the knurled edge pommel ring securing the removable grip body which itself is threaded to the lower body that integrates a glued on vented grill. The threads on this part are a little gritty and slightly hinder the opening/closing function to reveal the second
crystal.
Measurements:
Hilt Length (pommel to forward emitter slant): 290mm
Hilt length (pommel to rear emitter slant): 255mm
Body (chromed section) Outer Diameter: 38.19mm
Body (clamp section) Outer Diameter: 43.14mm
Body (T-grips) Outer Diameter: 47.77mm
Blade socket depth (to top of LED heatsink): 30.63mm
Weight (Empty Kit): 585grams
Switch section Internal Diameter: 28.68mm
Internal Length (switch section to vented grill): 143.16mm
Internal Length (switch section to internal RCP mount): 114.55mm
Setscrew sizes used: 8/32; 10/32 (2 socketheads inside switch block); and the one size down from 8/32 (idk as I don’t keep my allenkeys in their labelled holders anymore) for the removal of threaded parts/adapters.
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there’s a C-shaped block that swivels freely inside that lines up to the inner bodies 12mm switch hole that accommodates the recharge port. This C-shaped block whilst rotating freely (after the retention setscrew is loosened) doesn’t actually slide out or rather cant (that I could identify) so the useable length for internals is limited. The Glued vented grill can likely be removed to enable the speaker to sit between said grill and the C-block.
The four sides of the MPP.
Everything topside is basically a greeblie or part of the emitter shroud that slots over the blade holder.
A single blade retention setscrew on the shrouds underside just above the chrome body.
7 little recessed accent grooves (would be filled with aesthetic wires on the MKII) on the neck of the chromed top section, 6 horizontal and 1 vertical. When the saber is closed, the LED heatsink slides of internally and seals them. Only when the forward crystal chamber is opened (& the LED module retracts as it’s threaded to the top of the crystal chamber) that residual light creates shinethrough with the recessed accent grooves.
The clamp lever is basically a nut with a female threaded end that secures the bolt that feeds through the switch box and secures the bubble strip card. 7 angled cut T-grips glued to the circumference of the lower body fasten upwards by the pommel ring.